Restaurants
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
2 source links · 1 celeb-linked mention
1 city sighting
Fan Eats
Central BBQ
Memphis, TN
About Central BBQ
Award-winning Memphis BBQ joint with multiple locations serving competition-quality dry-rubbed ribs and pulled pork. The downtown location near FedExForum is a pregame ritual for Grizzlies fans craving authentic Memphis barbecue.
Located in Memphis.
Tags: bbq memphis-style fan-favorite ribs pregame
Planning a Fan Trip Around Central BBQ
Central BBQ works as a pregame and recovery food anchor in Memphis.
Central BBQ Fan Planning Snapshot
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Central BBQ in Fan Weekend Planning
Central BBQ can be used as a planning anchor for fan weekends in Memphis, especially when stacked with nearby events and celeb-linked city signals.
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Cozy Corner Restaurant
No-frills Memphis BBQ institution famous for its smoked Cornish game hens, ribs, and BBQ baloney. A pilgrimage-worthy stop for Grizzlies fans and visitors attending Memphis in May BBQ Festival or Beale Street Music Festival.
Fan Eats
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
Memphis institution serving some of the best fried chicken in America since 1953, with a crispy, spicy crust and juicy interior that has earned national acclaim. Located near FedExForum and Beale Street, Gus's draws Grizzlies fans, visiting NBA players, and fried chicken pilgrims from everywhere.
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Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous
Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous — located down an alley off Monroe Avenue and open since 1948 — serves Memphis-style dry-rub ribs that are universally acknowledged as the city's finest and among the best BBQ in America. Grizzlies fans, Elvis Presley pilgrims, and food-obsessed sports travelers all queue down the alley for the charcoal-grilled ribs served with the original dry seasoning blend that the Vergos family guards as closely as any championship trophy. The underground dining room's wood-panelled memorabilia and the smell of charcoal and spice create an atmosphere that no other Memphis restaurant can replicate.
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The Beauty Shop
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About Central BBQ
Award-winning Memphis BBQ joint with multiple locations serving competition-quality dry-rubbed ribs and pulled pork. The downtown location near FedExForum is a pregame ritual for Grizzlies fans craving authentic Memphis barbecue.
Central BBQ is located in Memphis, TN.